He had spent the entire morning laying down court rules and maintaining order.

Standing next to the crying woman while awaiting an ambulance, Shikwambane said he was disturbed by the incident because he had just concluded proceedings peacefully as he always does with all high profile cases appearing before him.

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People clash inside the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate's Court where prophet William Emeka appears for alleged rape and sexual assault. Video: James Mahlokwane

The five-month pregnant woman who identified herself as Nthabiseng Happiness Ramatsetse said the prophet was a good man who was being framed by people who were jealous of his big church.

The community protesting against prophet Emeka said the woman lied, faked her pains and started the scuffle by smashing the cellphone of a person who was taking photos of the prophet.

The crowd against the prophet had gathered in court early in the morning to demonstrate against the prophet's bail application.

The court decided to postpone his bail application to November 29 until after the Department of Home Affairs had confirmed his immigration status in South Africa.